About this opportunity
AES Corporation lists this Senior Wind Project Engineer opportunity in louisville, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.
The Wind Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for wind projects throughout the entire project life cycle in development, construction, and operation.
Due Diligence review of M&A projects/portfolios
Constructability guidance and support for prospecting team
Preliminary Balance of Plant (BOP) design - site civil, turbine foundation, collection, substation, gen-tie
Geotechnical investigations
Micrositing for turbine positions, collection/road/gen-tie routing, and substation/switchyard location
Preparation of inputs for permitting
Preparation of Requests for Proposals from BOP contractors, switchyard contractors, and turbine suppliers
Managing Request for Proposal process, performing bid comparison, and making recommendation for award
Negotiating BOP and TSA contracts
BOP and switchyard design reviews
Vetting change order requests from contractors
Answering Requests for Information (RFI) from contractors
Working with Project Manager during construction to manage contractors and provide AES oversight of project execution
Helping steer construction such that the work is done safely and the finished product is high quality, on/under budget, and on/ahead of schedule.
Senior Project Engineers serve as the single point-of-contact for technical and engineering matters for all assigned projects. The Senior Project Engineer functions as the overall technical lead, and engages internal and external SME’s throughout the project life, as needed, but retains overall ownership and responsibility at all times. Excellent communication, task management, and planning skills needed, in addition to technical breadth.
The successful candidate will have a depth of experience in the design, engineering, and analysis of wind projects, as well as an in-depth understanding of the architectures and components to build such systems. The position may include up to 25% travel to project locations and partner offices.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution
Project Scope of Work and design standards development
Seek and evaluate proposals for engineering services
Coordinate engineering consultants to develop project construction drawings and support material
Review and comment on design deliverables provided by consultants and contractors for the construction of projects
Respond to contractor RFIs during course of construction
Perform QA/QC field inspections and punch list development
Perform Job Safety Assessments and Safety Walks to identify job-site hazards
Review commissioning reports and analyze system performance
Budget development and key financial inputs
Project Development
Technical project due diligence and project engineering design review
Equipment review and selection
Engineering Procurement and Construction contract support
Turbine Supply Agreement contract support
Engineering Support
Design optimization to maximize reliability and reduce cost
Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance team to troubleshoot existing systems or develop repair and remediation plans
Growth and Leadership
Improve and develop processes for the execution of safe, quality, and high-performance projects
Mentor and educate team on changing trends in technology, best practices, and safety
Participate in AES’s growth planning process by contributing to process improvement task forces and other strategic planning activities
Skills and Qualifications
Primary Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field
5+ years professional experience in wind system design, development, construction and analysis
Experience with design, construction, and operations for the following for wind projects: MV collection system (underground and overhead)
Substation Gen-tie
Interconnection switchyard
Site civil
Turbine foundation
Geotechnical
Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS software and Microsoft Excel 'Plus'
Qualifications
10+ years professional experience in wind system design, development, construction and analysis
2+ years experience with energy storage systems and/or PV system design and modeling
Graduate degree in Engineering
EIT or PE qualifications
Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Matlab, ETAP, PSS/E and other advanced modeling tools
Substation/HV design experience
OSHA 10-hr or comparable job-site safety certification
AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $113,000 and $141,525/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus.
The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy. Are you ready to join us?
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Worksite address
louisville, CO, 80028, US
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